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      <text><h4 class="section">The Who</h4>
      My name is Deborah and I am the owner and operator of Peachy Kene Life Essentials, now located in the Netherlands. I was born in the state of California, in the United States on the 9th of September in 1984, the eldest of four children. I have lived most of my life in the US with the opportunity to visit other countries on occasion. I have, thus far, spent about 7 years in college studying Child Development, Deaf Education, Herbalism, Nutrition, Philosophy and Anthropology. So many different fields of study sparked my interest to pick only one. Dabbling in so many fields gives me a wide breadth of knowledge at my disposal. I have held education and healthcare related jobs since the age of 12 as well as a few positions in the service/retail industry before opening Peachy Kene Life Essentials in May 2011.<br/>
<h4 class="section">The What</h4>

      Peachy Kene Life Essentials is a venue through which to not only offer personal care products, but also to share the information I've discovered along my own journey to find a natural way to care for myself and the people around me. I make a variety of products using naturally occurring ingredients and plants grown without pesticides or other chemicals. I use as few ingredients as possible to ensure every product has only what it needs to make serve its purpose. Nothing more, nothing less. I am in the process of growing my own supply of herbs for the Peachy Kene product line so that I can guarantee that they are as natural and local as possible!  
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<li>Shampoo</li>
<li>Deodorant</li>
<li>Toothpaste</li>
<li>Mouthwash</li>
<li>Skin Cream</li>
<li>Bath Tea</li>
<li>Lip Balm</li>
<li>Sore Muscle Rub</li>
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<h4 class="section">The Why</h4>
 	  My mother always leaned toward a more natural way of life; food without ingredients we couldn't pronounce and non-toxic household products. We tried to avoid putting anything on or in our bodies that wasn't a natural byproduct of the planet. It wasn't always easy but we did our best. I learned to grow my own food whenever I could and try to be a faithful patron the small, local businesses that support the healthy, natural lifestyle I'd learned. She taught me there are many ways to care for yourself before ending up in the doctor's office. A healthy diet is, of course, the first step to preventing illness. However, since a good diet alone will not stand up to every germ out there, we did find ourselves with colds on occasion. These times provided the opportunity to learn about how to make ourselves feel better with a little help from Mother Nature.

      <br/><br/>This wise mother of mine also taught me a great deal about a job well done and about lending a hand to help others in need. Her lessons emphasized the value of working together as well being compassionate and giving toward others, even if others do not alwaya give back to you. Of course, one must be in good health themselves before they have sufficient reserves to care for others. In light of my own desire to keep myself healthy through the use of natural products I began concocting alternatives to the store bought version of things I used regularly. As I shared my creations with others, I realized I was not the only one who wanted to free their body, mind and wallet from the expensive, synthetic and chemical laden (sometimes even toxic) personal care products commonly sold. Through schooling and experience I'd gained the know-how to create effective alternatives. Plus I very much enjoyed the process of making the products in my own kitchen. It quickly became clear to me that I needed to find a way to connect others with these products! That was the birth Peachy Kene Life Essentials.
      
      <br/><br/><b>The information contained in this website is not meant as a replacement for seeking the advice of a qualified medical professional, nor do I encourage anyone to use any information contained herein to treat themselves or others without previous knowledge about the use of herbs or without consulting a qualified professional. Please consult me or another qualified professional if you are interested in learning more about the internal and external use of herbs. I am not responsible for improper use of the information contained in this website.</b> 
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